New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction 4/29/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Devils vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 29, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils (43-36-7, 33-53 ATS) are again trailing two games in this Round 1 playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes after losing Game 4 at home. The Devils managed to win Game 2 and cut the deficit to 2-1, but the Canes secured a 5-2 win in Game 4 and now have a commanding 3-1 lead. Nico Hischier and Timo Meier scored for the Devils, while Jacob Markstrom saved 24 of 28 shots he faced. He did commit a big error for Carolina’s fourth goal, which pretty much decided the tilt.

The Devils average 2.93 goals per game this year (18th), while they allow 2.68 GPG (5th). Jesper Bratt leads the team with 91 points (22 G and 69 A). Nico Hischier contributes 72 points (38 G and 34 A), while Timo Meier has 56 points (27 G and 29 A).

Jacob Markstrom (27-19-6) will likely take his place in the cage for the Devils on Tuesday against the Hurricanes. The 35-year-old is allowing 2.50 goals per game this year with a .900 SV% and four shutouts.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes (50-30-6, 40-46 ATS) have the first match point to advance to the second round after a 5-2 victory in Newark. The Hurricanes were defending for most of Game 4, but everything went their way following an early goal in the first minute of the game. The Canes got to a 3-0 lead early in the second period, and even though the Devils scored two quick goals, Carolina kept its nerves and sealed the win late in the third. Andrei Svechnikov scored a hat-trick, while Jaccob Slavin and Brent Burns also scored. Frederik Andersen saved six of seven shots before he suffered an injury. Pyotr Kochetkov came in and stopped 14 of 15 shots he faced. 

The Hurricanes score 3.24 goals per game on average (9th), while they concede 2.81 GPG (10th). This season, Sebastian Aho leads the team with 79 points (30 G and 49 A). Seth Jarvis has 70 points (33 G and 37 A), while Andrei Svechnikov chips in with 54 points (24 G and 30 A).

Frederik Andersen (16-8-2) is expected to start for the Hurricanes at the goal on Monday against the Devils. The 35-year-old is allowing 2.50 goals per game this year with a .899 SV% and one shutout.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Hurricanes’ last 10 Tuesday games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Devils’ last four games at Lenovo Center following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the last five Tuesday games at Lenovo Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in 10 of the last 11 games between the Devils and Hurricanes at Lenovo Center.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in nine of the Devils’ last 10 night games at Lenovo Center.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Carolina Hurricanes rank 25th in the league in power play percentage this season (18.70%).
• The Carolina Hurricanes rank 1st in the league for shots against per game this season (24.9).
• The New Jersey Devils rank 5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.68).
• The New Jersey Devils are the only team in the league to rank top 5 for both power play and penalty kill percentage this season.

Devils vs Hurricanes Prediction

The Hurricanes won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of eight duels this season. The Devils play with their backs up against the wall, and even though they were underdogs in this series, they will surely want to extend it and bring it back to New Jersey for one more game. The Devils must take an aggressive approach early on, but it’s not going to be easy against Carolina, which has been defending excellently so far in the series. The hosts will have numerous opportunities on the counter, and I expect to see a lot of goals here. New Jersey must attack and will surely score a couple of goals, but Carolina is going to take its opportunities as well. Back Over.